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Inspirational Quotations on Preparation

Dislodging a green nut from it’s shell is almost impossible, but let it dry and the lightest tap will do it.—Ramakrishna Paramahamsa(1836–86) Indian Hindu Philosopher

Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.—Stephen King(b.1947) American Novelist, Short-Story Writer, Screenwriter, Columnist, Film Director

I run on the road, long before I dance under the lights.—Muhammad Ali(1942–2016) American Sportsperson

An individual’s self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change. A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.—Joyce Brothers

The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.—Elbert Hubbard(1856–1915) American Writer, Publisher, Artist, Philosopher

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.—Colin Powell(b.1937) American Military Leader

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.—Arthur Ashe(1943–93) American Tennis Player

If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job.—Tom Landry(1924–2000) American Sportsperson

A little neglect may breed great mischief. For want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe, the horse was lost; and for want of a horse, the rider was lost; being overtaken, and slain by the enemy. All for want of care about a horse-shoe nail.—Benjamin Franklin(1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat